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as in strained
to pass through a filter
steep the tea and then filter it to get rid of the leaves
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as in refined
to remove usually visible impurities from
after frying the chicken, we filtered the oil and kept it in the refrigerator to use again
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Recent Examples of filtered
Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 10 June 2026
The companies that were financially strong were then filtered by those that performed well on industry impact in their respective categories.
—Time Staff, Time, 9 June 2026
The formula’s blurring effect also helps pores, discoloration, and uneven texture look filtered and less noticeable.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 8 June 2026
Vogue is committed to reporting and riffing on the global fashion conversation—always filtered through the lens of culture and what’s happening in the world at large.
—Vogue, 7 June 2026
Those sorts of unexpected shifts are what make Vile’s brand of self-absorption so uniquely absorbing after all these years, even as Philadelphia leans into his familiar formula of ’70s-Neil ditch-digging filtered through ’80s-Springsteen production and stretched across ’90s-CD sprawl.
—Stuart Berman, Pitchfork, 4 June 2026
Details are scarce, but the series is produced by Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions, features the 44th president in the trailer and will comprise vignettes about America’s long history, as filtered through David’s distinct comedic aesthetic.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 3 June 2026
By the time a signal travels from the people doing the work to the people leading the organization, it’s been filtered, summarized, and optimized at every layer in between.
—Adrienne Down Coulson, Fortune, 2 June 2026
If anything, you’re being filtered by a software program.
—Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Verb
The figures capture economic activity before the full impact of the Middle East energy shock, triggered by the US-Iran conflict, filtered through, and the interest rate hike earlier this month that would further erode consumer spending.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 10 June 2026
The companies that were financially strong were then filtered by those that performed well on industry impact in their respective categories.
—Time Staff, Time, 9 June 2026
The formula’s blurring effect also helps pores, discoloration, and uneven texture look filtered and less noticeable.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 8 June 2026
Vogue is committed to reporting and riffing on the global fashion conversation—always filtered through the lens of culture and what’s happening in the world at large.
—Vogue, 7 June 2026
Those sorts of unexpected shifts are what make Vile’s brand of self-absorption so uniquely absorbing after all these years, even as Philadelphia leans into his familiar formula of ’70s-Neil ditch-digging filtered through ’80s-Springsteen production and stretched across ’90s-CD sprawl.
—Stuart Berman, Pitchfork, 4 June 2026
Details are scarce, but the series is produced by Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions, features the 44th president in the trailer and will comprise vignettes about America’s long history, as filtered through David’s distinct comedic aesthetic.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 3 June 2026
By the time a signal travels from the people doing the work to the people leading the organization, it’s been filtered, summarized, and optimized at every layer in between.
—Adrienne Down Coulson, Fortune, 2 June 2026
If anything, you’re being filtered by a software program.
—Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filtered
Adjective
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The scientists demonstrated that tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) spontaneously formed when mixtures of purified coat protein and its genomic RNA were incubated together.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Strategic context for domestic rare earth processing The United States currently lacks sufficient domestic separation and processing capacity to convert the rare earth ore into the purified oxides and metals used in permanent magnets.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Shelton, 49, and Stefani, 56, are winding down from a busy 2025 together and will support each other through an even busier 2026, a Stefani source tells PEOPLE, squashing reports that the couple’s relationship has been strained.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
9 Dec. 2025
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Relations with others might be strained.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
5 Dec. 2025
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Alaska, for example, has vast deposits of zinc, which is refined in British Columbia; the process spins off germanium, a crucial component in semiconductors.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
11 Dec. 2025
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Recognition for Excellence in Care and Innovation KMUH has consistently refined its robotic surgery outcomes and comprehensive care models.—
Jaw-Yuan Wang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Tata Electronics, established in 2020, has been investing billions to build India’s first pure-play foundry.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
9 Dec. 2025
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Ventimiglia first appeared as Jess Mariano, the heart-stealing bad boy with a pure heart, in season 2.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Dec. 2025
Verb
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In 2018, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, an investigative journalist famous for wearing a beaded mask to hide his identity, exposed just how deep Ghana’s football problems ran by releasing a documentary that was screened at cinemas and theatres across the country.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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With Swiss Films as a new partner this year, Switzerland will be represented by the project Flying Mountain, written and directed by Nicolas Steiner, whose previous films, such as Above and Below, screened at Berlin, Rotterdam and KVIFF.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The team collected 53 masks in sterile bags and cut out the outer layers to analyze just the microbes circulating in the air and not in people’s respiratory passages, then extracted and analyzed DNA from them.—
Alice Park,
Time,
4 Dec. 2025
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After the clouded lens was extracted, surgeons implanted a clear, artificial replacement to restore 20/20 vision.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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For stubborn buildup, use undiluted vinegar instead.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Nov. 2025
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Don’t use undiluted vinegar since its acidity can damage outer frames or other surfaces near the glass.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Auditors highlighted that the new office had clarified which information applicants needed for their requests.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
15 June 2026
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Following practice, a Panthers spokesperson clarified that the team expects McMillan to be ready for training camp in July.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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“Filtered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filtered. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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